Tired Eyes Remedy: Teabags

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Ingredients:

• 2 tea bags (green tea or black tea)
• 1 cup of hot water

Method: 

1. Soak the teabags in the cup of hot water for about 1 minute
2. After they cool down a bit close your eyes and place one teabag on each 
3. After the teabag reach room temperature and you feel they are no longer soothing, remove them
4. Repeat every time you have puffy or tired eyes

Why it works

Tea contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients that help reduce the puffiness and redness under the eyes. They help draw out  toxins leaving the skin refreshed and hydrated. Teabags also give a hydrating cooling effect and reduce irritation.

Stomach Cramps Remedy: Chamomile Tea

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 chamomile tea teabag

Method:

1. Brew one cup of chamomile tea 
2. Drink the tea 
3. Repeat as needed

Why it works:

Chamomile contains properties that help reduce the inflammation of the mucous membranes in the stomach. Through this process, it reduces the pain of the cramps.

Digestion and Nausea Remedy: Ginger Tea

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Ingredients: 

• 1 Ginger Teabag
• 1 cup of Water

Method:

1. Heat 1 cup of water
2. Add teabag and let the tea infuse
3. Drink 1 cup of frequently to aid digestion and nausea

Why this works

Ginger aids digestion because it stimulates the production of salivary enzymes which help break down the food and digest it. Bitter foods such as ginger increase the productivity of the digestive juices in the stomach and digestive enzymes in the intestine. Ginger also helps the gallbladder release bile which is an alkaline that helps break down fatty foods so they can be absorbed by the body. This ingredient also contain phenols which are acidic compounds that help reduce nausea and vomiting. The release of all these digestive juices and enzymes also get rid of stomach acids that cause nausea. Ginger helps your digestion, nausea and creates appetite.

Caution: Patients with high fever, bleeding conditions, ulcers, inflammatory skin diseases and blocked intestines should avoid consuming ginger.